To get the full benefits you need to firstly eat them raw or alternatively steam or bake. Foods in their raw form also contain essential enzymes to aid in digestion and that is why it is beneficial to eat a raw fruit or vegetable before a meal.

Raw foods to include in your child’s lunchbox:

Cherry tomatoes

Carrot sticks

Celery sticks

Avocado dip (can be served with any vegetables)

Cucumber

Peppers

Cauliflower & broccoli florets

Any seasonal fruit

Author bio: Jenette White is a qualified Nutrition Consultant with a special interest in children’s health. "As a parent I can see such a positive change in my own children’s health just from eating healthy and I would like to share some idea’s and guidelines with you on healthy eating as well as creating quick & easy, healthy lunchboxes."For more lunchbox ideas and healthy eating advice contact Jenette White on 0828866838 or alternatively visit my “School Lunchbox Blog”  at www.pureinessence.co.za.

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